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CivicPlus, LLC lists this Director of Water Utilities opportunity in berthoud, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Under limited direction of the Town Administrator, provides leadership and supervision of the Utilities Department and associated staff. Ensures the ongoing development, operations, and maintenance of Town infrastructure for raw water, potable water, non-potable water, wastewater, storm water, and other related facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection utilities, storm drainage collection and storage utilities, and urban street and public transportation systems improvements
General knowledge of land surveying principles
Working knowledge of Colorado land use statutes and practices
Familiarity with specifications and construction practices for concrete, asphalt, water systems, wastewater systems, storm water systems, and other related practices
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in personnel management and supervision
Ability to efficiently and effectively complete assigned tasks; develop, monitor, and manage large budgets; provide leadership and direction to assigned staff
Work safely in the field and on active construction sites; develop, read, and understand construction plans and specifications
Understand, communicate, and carry out oral and written directions
Solve complex engineering related problems
Work collaboratively and positively with town staff and the public
Keep accurate records
Work independently
Computer skills: An individual should have a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and engineering modeling software. Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, or other similar software is necessary for the performance of the essential duties
Other Duties and Responsibilities
The below list is intended to be illustrative of additional responsibilities of the position and not all encompassing. The Town may change these duties at any time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the design and construction of water distribution and wastewater collection utilities, storm drainage collection and storage utilities, and urban street and public transportation systems improvements
General knowledge of land surveying principles
Working knowledge of Colorado land use statutes and practices
Familiarity with specifications and construction practices for concrete, asphalt, water systems, wastewater systems, storm water systems, and other related practices
Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in personnel management and supervision
Ability to efficiently and effectively complete assigned tasks; develop, monitor, and manage large budgets; provide leadership and direction to assigned staff
Work safely in the field and on active construction sites; develop, read, and understand construction plans and specifications
Understand, communicate, and carry out oral and written directions
Solve complex engineering related problems
Work collaboratively and positively with town staff and the public
Keep accurate records
Work independently
Computer skills: An individual should have a working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, and engineering modeling software. Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, or other similar software is necessary for the performance of the essential duties
Education
Required
A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
Work Experience
Required
A minimum of ten years of related experience
A minimum of five years as a supervisor
Certificates and Licenses
Required
A valid Colorado Driver’s License (Class C) is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
Preferred
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado, or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of hire is desired
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May experience: extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May include: reading, climbing stairs, crouching, grasping, gripping, handling, kneeling, pinching, pulling, pushing, reaching, vision, repetitive motions, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.
Benefits
Group Health Insurance w/HSA funds
Dental
Vision
Life
401/457
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
Longevity Pay
Recreation Membership
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Worksite address
berthoud, CO, 80513, US
Who can apply
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